Police Shut Section of A14 While Searching for Man

Police closed part of the A14 near Rothwell early yesterday over concerns for the welfare of a man.

Officers were called shortly before 2am and shut the road between junctions 3 and 4.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “We received a call from a member of the public regarding a concern for welfare for a friend, who was walking on the A14 and near to traffic, before heading into nearby fields.

“While officers searched for the man, signage was activated to warn traffic of a pedestrian in the carriageway and the A14 was briefly closed between junctions 3 and 4 at Rothwell.

“The man was later found safe, and the road reopened shortly before 4am.”